International Expansion for In-House Counsel – Key Insights and Tips for Avoiding Common Legal and Business Issues When Expanding Internationally

Event Description

Despite headwinds like Brexit, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and recent trade wars, it’s clear that global commerce is the future. This means that the regulations governing international business will increase in number, scope, and complexity.

 

And most importantly, as in-house counsel, your company will expect you to be well-equipped to guide them through these issues.

 

These expansions could take the form of outsourcing the company’s call center to India or opening a store in Dubai. In-House Counsel are frequently called upon to execute these plans, including drafting the right documents, leading the negotiations, and managing compliance with local rules, including with respect to corporate formalities, employment, and data governance. Law Departments must find ways to efficiently and effectively manage their legal teams and resources when navigating the unfamiliar terrain of expanding internationally.

 

Given the complex and wide-ranging nature of international expansion, In-House Connect is thrilled to feature Steve Wilson and Rachael Oakley of Osborne Clarke. Steve and Rachael have years of experience helping clients expand internationally, including with respect to cross-border acquisitions, European investments, and multi-jurisdictional projects. Their expertise covers employment law, product launches, global compliance, corporate governance and international dispute resolution.

 

Join us as Steve and Rachael will provide an overview of the international expansion process and discuss key areas for in-house counsel to prioritize and how best to avoid mistakes, including:

–           Entity formation,

–           How to build and manage your international resources,

–           Complying with local employment law regulations, and

–           Managing international Intellectual Property, Contracts, and Privacy Issues

 

PENDING CLE CREDIT IN NY AND CA; CLE APPROVED FOR IL AND TX

 

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for General counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Senior In-House Counsel who either handle International Expansion projects for their organizations or are interested in developing a strong understanding of the various issues that arise with respect to International Expansion and its potential application to their organizations.

 

Virtual Networking

After Audience Q&A, all are invited to engage in virtual networking (video cameras ON), where you can meet our speakers, ask questions, and share best practices, and network with in-house counsel from across North America!

 

Thursday, February 10th, 2022, via Live Zoom Video Conference
• 12:00 pm -1:15pm ET: Live Presentation followed by Audience Q&A
• 1:15 pm -1:45 pm ET: Virtual Networking via Breakout Rooms

Steve Wilson is head of Osborne Clarke’s US offices in New York, Silicon Valley and San Francisco.

 

Leading the US International Expansion and Growth Team, and an English-qualified lawyer resident in the US since 2007, Steve has extensive experience in advising North American companies on all legal aspects of establishing and growing overseas operations.

 

Steve works closely with Osborne Clarke’s international offices and global network of law firms, supporting US clients for all their international legal needs, including cross-border acquisitions, European investments and multi-jurisdictional projects. This can include anything from employment law or product launches, to global compliance, corporate governance and dispute resolution.

 

Steve is a time-zone friendly contact and connection point for his US clients, bridging any potential gaps thanks to his specialist knowledge of both international legal considerations, and cultural nuances.

Rachael is a UK employment lawyer based in Osborne Clarke’s Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices.

 

As part of Osborne Clarke’s international employment team, Rachael supports US headquartered and international companies in time zone with their UK employment and global expansion needs. She works closely alongside Osborne Clarke colleagues and local counsel to coordinate cross-border projects and international employment law issues.

 

Rachael has particular experience working closely with fast growth and house-hold name technology businesses.

 

She has a wide range of experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and advises on all aspects of employment law from day-to-day queries, performance management issues, discrimination  and grievance cases, dismissal processes, employment documentation and all data protection issues impacting on HR.

 

She is part of the team of employment lawyers specialising in ‘GDPR for HR’ advice and is also actively involved in advising clients on issues relating to the Future of Work and helping them to adapt to the changing ways in which we work.

Title:
International Expansion for In-House Counsel

Time:
Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:00 PM

Timezone:
America/New_York

Steve Wilson is head of Osborne Clarke’s US offices in New York, Silicon Valley and San Francisco.

 

Leading the US International Expansion and Growth Team, and an English-qualified lawyer resident in the US since 2007, Steve has extensive experience in advising North American companies on all legal aspects of establishing and growing overseas operations.

 

Steve works closely with Osborne Clarke’s international offices and global network of law firms, supporting US clients for all their international legal needs, including cross-border acquisitions, European investments and multi-jurisdictional projects. This can include anything from employment law or product launches, to global compliance, corporate governance and dispute resolution.

 

Steve is a time-zone friendly contact and connection point for his US clients, bridging any potential gaps thanks to his specialist knowledge of both international legal considerations, and cultural nuances.

Rachael is a UK employment lawyer based in Osborne Clarke’s Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices.

 

As part of Osborne Clarke’s international employment team, Rachael supports US headquartered and international companies in time zone with their UK employment and global expansion needs. She works closely alongside Osborne Clarke colleagues and local counsel to coordinate cross-border projects and international employment law issues.

 

Rachael has particular experience working closely with fast growth and house-hold name technology businesses.

 

She has a wide range of experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and advises on all aspects of employment law from day-to-day queries, performance management issues, discrimination  and grievance cases, dismissal processes, employment documentation and all data protection issues impacting on HR.

 

She is part of the team of employment lawyers specialising in ‘GDPR for HR’ advice and is also actively involved in advising clients on issues relating to the Future of Work and helping them to adapt to the changing ways in which we work.

Title:
International Expansion for In-House Counsel

Time:
Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:00 PM

Timezone:
America/New_York

International Expansion for In-House Counsel – Key Insights and Tips for Avoiding Common Legal and Business Issues When Expanding Internationally

About the Event

Despite headwinds like Brexit, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and recent trade wars, it’s clear that global commerce is the future. This means that the regulations governing international business will increase in number, scope, and complexity.

 

And most importantly, as in-house counsel, your company will expect you to be well-equipped to guide them through these issues.

 

These expansions could take the form of outsourcing the company’s call center to India or opening a store in Dubai. In-House Counsel are frequently called upon to execute these plans, including drafting the right documents, leading the negotiations, and managing compliance with local rules, including with respect to corporate formalities, employment, and data governance. Law Departments must find ways to efficiently and effectively manage their legal teams and resources when navigating the unfamiliar terrain of expanding internationally.

 

Given the complex and wide-ranging nature of international expansion, In-House Connect is thrilled to feature Steve Wilson and Rachael Oakley of Osborne Clarke. Steve and Rachael have years of experience helping clients expand internationally, including with respect to cross-border acquisitions, European investments, and multi-jurisdictional projects. Their expertise covers employment law, product launches, global compliance, corporate governance and international dispute resolution.

 

Join us as Steve and Rachael will provide an overview of the international expansion process and discuss key areas for in-house counsel to prioritize and how best to avoid mistakes, including:

–           Entity formation,

–           How to build and manage your international resources,

–           Complying with local employment law regulations, and

–           Managing international Intellectual Property, Contracts, and Privacy Issues

 

PENDING CLE CREDIT IN NY AND CA; CLE APPROVED FOR IL AND TX

 

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for General counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Senior In-House Counsel who either handle International Expansion projects for their organizations or are interested in developing a strong understanding of the various issues that arise with respect to International Expansion and its potential application to their organizations.

 

Virtual Networking

After Audience Q&A, all are invited to engage in virtual networking (video cameras ON), where you can meet our speakers, ask questions, and share best practices, and network with in-house counsel from across North America!

 

Thursday, February 10th, 2022, via Live Zoom Video Conference
• 12:00 pm -1:15pm ET: Live Presentation followed by Audience Q&A
• 1:15 pm -1:45 pm ET: Virtual Networking via Breakout Rooms

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